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Air Liquide Electronics Honored by Texas Instruments

Air Liquide Electronics Honored by Texas Instruments

Published 04-04-06

Submitted by Air Liquide

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2006--Air Liquide Electronics U.S. LP has been recognized by Texas Instruments with its Million Dollar Partner Award. The honor was presented to Air Liquide Electronics at Texas Instruments' annual Minority/Women Business Development Awards ceremony on March 3 in Dallas, Texas.

The award ceremony honored employees and prime suppliers who helped Texas Instruments expand its relationships with minority and women-owned suppliers in 2005. Air Liquide Electronics was one of five prime suppliers who were recognized for their alignment with TI's commitment to economic inclusion by spending more than 1 million dollars each in subcontracting opportunities with minority and women-owned businesses.

Said Rich Jahr, president of Air Liquide Electronics U.S. LP, of the award, "Air Liquide recognizes that creative solutions are born from a commitment to diversity. We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to supplier diversity and pleased that our efforts generate added value for TI and the communities in which we do business."

Air Liquide operates under the principles of its strong commitment to sustainable development which includes creating value for shareholders, developing the potential of its men and women, preserving life and the environment, and innovating for tomorrow.
Dedication to sustained growth and innovation is a cornerstone to creating value for customers, suppliers and the community.

Remarked Rich Templeton, Texas Instruments president & CEO, "The development of minority and women-owned businesses is an economic issue that is directly related to the ability to compete and win in a global marketplace. In addition to benefiting the community, suppliers such as Air Liquide bring value to TI by providing quality products and services that make us more competitive."

This year marked TI's 16th Annual Minority/Women Business Development Awards Ceremony. More than 250 people attended including Texas State Senator Royce West, leaders of the Dallas-area ethnic business chambers and councils, TI leaders and invited honorees and guests.

Air Liquide Group's global Electronics business operates at 50 customer sites and conducts research and development activities throughout the U.S., Asia and Europe. Air Liquide Electronics U.S. LP is the subsidiary of American Air Liquide Holding, Inc. responsible for serving the semiconductor industry in the U.S. It provides ultra pure gases, liquids and advanced molecules used in the fabrication of silicon chips as well as providing specialized equipment and total gas and chemical management services. Its subsidiary Balazs provides state of the art analytical and laboratory services.

Present in more than 70 countries, Air Liquide is the world leader in industrial and medical gases and related services. The Group offers innovative solutions based on constantly enhanced technologies. These solutions, which are consistent with Air Liquide's commitment to sustainable development, help to protect life and enable our customers to manufacture many indispensable everyday products. Founded in 1902, Air Liquide has nearly 36,000 employees. The Group has successfully developed a long-term relationship with its shareholders built on trust and transparency and guided by the principles of corporate governance. Since the publication of its first consolidated financial statements in 1971, Air Liquide has posted strong and steady earnings growth. Sales in 2005 totaled 10,435 million euros, with sales outside France accounting for almost 80%. Air Liquide is listed on the Paris stock exchange and is a component of the CAC 40 and Eurostoxx 50 indices (ISIN code FR 0000120073).

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